October 31, 2015
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The October meeting of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was held at the Community Centre.
Hostess Marilyn Reid had the centre decorated very appropriately in fall colours. This was our Remembrance meeting (a tad early, but started us thinking again of how much we owe our veterans). Maureen Collins read the Scripture. The Roll Call: “How to keep Remembrance Day meaningful to future generations,” was answered by members and guests.
Marilyn introduced our speaker, Keith Davidson. Before the meeting commenced, Keith played a tribute to Aurel and Lynn Armstrong on his bagpipes which was appreciated by everyone present. He also talked about his strong ties with the Women’s Institute in Kemble and the cairn that was installed honouring the W.I.
Keith then reported on the trip that the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band took to the Netherlands in May to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, during the Second World War. The group was so honoured to be on the same plane as the 90-plus-year-old veterans. This was a 10-day trip.
He also spoke of the strong ties we have with the former Queen Julianna and her family. The tour group was honoured everywhere it went because of the deeds of the Canadian troops after the war. It was so good to hear Keith’s perspective of the trip and to be reminded again of how fortunate we are that we live in a free country. Deanna Scott thanked Keith for his informative talk and presented him with a gift.
Lunch was served by Janet Nixon and Cheryl Bridge and also donated by Donna Swann. This gave the ladies a chance to ask Keith some questions about the trip.
We then had our business meeting. The 4-H 100th anniversary celebration was discussed, as well as the W.I. Rally which was held Oct. 22. The Ripley Fall Fair Booth a great success, thanks to everyone from our Institute and the Reid’s Corners Institute for helping out. The Grey-Bruce Area Convention report was given by Janet N, Janet Rhody and Marilyn R. We received a letter of thanks for the day our ladies gave to the Bruce County Museum. A lengthy board restructuring survey was read and discussed.
We are all looking forward to our November meeting – on the 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Centre. It will be good to hear Nancy Ackert sharing about the new and old regulations in Estate Planning.
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